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Laborer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$20.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,531/year ($2,961/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,970 Laborer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Laborer salary of $43,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,531 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,338 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,714 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,531 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,961 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Connecticut?
- The median Laborer salary in Connecticut is $43,640 per year ($20.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,810 and $48,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $43,640, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $35,531 per year ($2,961 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 23,970 Laborer jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.